Bengal fans echoed “Ru-di, Ru-di, Ru-di” every time Rudi Johnson carried the ball. He was the heartbeat of Cincinnati’s offense in the mid-2000s, a workhorse back who never shied away from contact. But earlier this week, cheers turned into heartbreak as Johnson reportedly died by suicide at the age of 45.

Naturally, the devastating news hit close to home for Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson . On his Nightcap show, Ocho couldn’t hide his emotions. “I just lost my dawg, I just lost my dawg yesterday, Rudi Johnson. And I’m upset. I’m upset, I’m hurt,” Ocho said. “Obviously, the great memories we had playing in Cincinnati and all that good stuff.” Those memories stretched from locker room laughs to shared battles against AFC rivals. Now, those moments feel heavier.

Meanwhile, Saints wi

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